Big moves in Louisiana's industrial scene as Epic Piping, the large-scale pipe fabrication giant, prepares to pump $25 million into its operations, expanding its manufacturing base in response to the growing energy and data center sectors in the state. The expansion will create 76 new jobs with salaries averaging at $58,377, over 30 percent higher than the local average wage in Livingston Parish, according to information from the Opportunity Louisiana.
With an anticipated additional 136 indirect new jobs, the total potential job increase hits 212, Governor Jeff Landry highlighted the efforts of Louisiana to lead in energy and manufacturing, confident that these sectors are pivotal in America's forward thrust, in a statement obtained by the Opportunity Louisiana. Remarkably, Epic Piping is not only maintaining its existing positions but will retain 370 jobs, safeguarding livelihoods amidst these energetic corporate maneuvers.
The upgrade at the company's facility includes a new production line for large-diameter and heavy-wall piping, pairing with material-handling improvements aimed at boosting manufacturing efficiency, this could position Epic Piping at a greater advantage for executing sizable industrial projects. "Louisiana is home to not only this growing world-class fabrication facility, but also our corporate headquarters," Remi Bonnecaze, CEO of United Weld Holdings, LP—Epic Piping's parent company—expressed gratitude for state leadership's role in this development, as recounted by the Opportunity Louisiana.
The state didn't sit back on its laurels here either, it put forth an incentives package to lock down the Epic Piping project, throwing in workforce development solutions and infrastructure improvement funds, as detailed by the Opportunity Louisiana; these moves are clear indication of the state's strategic play to keep jobs and industrial clout within its borders, giving Epic Piping a conducive business environment to thrive and bolster Louisiana's economy. Moreover, with commercial operations slated to begin in early 2027 following a construction phase starting this month, the regional narrative is one of growth, resilience, and industrial renaissance.
LED Secretary Susan B. Bourgeois was quoted in Opportunity Louisiana, emphasizing the strength of the state's industrial ecosystem and the expanding opportunities for local workers. Local leaders from Livingston Parish are equally upbeat, with Parish President Randy Delatte praising the investment and new jobs as a testament to the area's competitiveness. Investment in this scale is seen as a boon to local economies by Livingston Economic Development Council President Melody Lockwood, and the sentiment is echoed in the cheerful outlook of Greater Baton Rouge Economic Partnership President & CEO Lori Melancon.
The expansion reflects a continuing narrative of investment and commitment to the region, where Epic Piping stands as a testament to sustained growth and opportunity, and those interested can stay up to date on job opportunities or business partnerships through registration on Opportunity Louisiana. This is a story of a region on the move, anchored by industrial endeavors and fuelled by partnerships that lean into the future, and for Louisiana, the journey is just beginning.
